Cultural Engagement

College of Design & Social Context presents a rich public program of exhibitions, screenings and talks in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include RMIT Gallery, Design Hub Gallery, First Site Gallery, The Capitol Theatre, Storey Hall and The Kaleide Theatre.

What's On

Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South

20 Feb 2026 - 02 May 2026

'Creative Antarctica' is a multifaceted exhibition featuring Australian artists and writers who have been influenced by their observations and experiences of the Far South.

Future Sonic Ecologies: Re-making mangrove worlds through posthuman soundscape(s)

23 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

This On-Site exhibition by Pratyay Raha explores mangrove ecologies through acts of listening and the creation of posthuman soundscapes.

Into the White Abyss

18 Mar 2026

'Into the White Abyss' traces Philip Samartzis’s long-term engagement with Antarctica through sound, listening, and fieldwork.

The Thing (1982) at The Capitol

19 Mar 2026

The Capitol

See iconic sci-fi thriller ‘The Thing’ (1982) on the big screen at Melbourne's most spectacular cinema.

Galleries

RMIT Gallery

Presenting contemporary art exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists.

Design Hub Gallery

Exploring design's role today through innovative exhibitions and dynamic conversations.

First Site Gallery

Showcasing RMIT student talent with rotating exhibitions and events.

Opportunities

McCraith House residencies

In partnership with leading cultural organisations, McCraith House residencies support researchers and cultural practitioners across disciplines.

Studio with a lounge, lounge chair, desk, small table and an easel.

Artist Residency Program

Explore the Artist Residency Program and discover how it can help elevate your creative practice and open new opportunities for your career.

Cultural Visions Grant

Discover the Cultural Visions Grant for RMIT students exploring cultural dynamics through artistic works.

Speculate Prize

Discover the Speculate Prize, an award for an unpublished speculative fiction manuscript.

First Site Gallery Expressions of Interest

First Site Gallery at RMIT provides a dedicated platform for students to publicly showcase their creative visions within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Discover

Resources to watch, read and listen to

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures